October
The Ottawa School of Art gallery, 35 George St., is presenting an exhibition by local artist Diane Woodward until Nov. 1. The exhibit features Woodward’s oil and acrylic paintings portraying Hindu gods and goddesses in a non-classical sense. Admission is free.
The Valley Writers’ Guild Poetry Competition will be accepting poetry from local writers for the first writing contest of the season until Nov. 6. Guild members may send an unlimited number of unpublished poems with two at no charge and all others at $1 each. Non-members are limited to four poems at $2 each. Send two copies, one with name/address/phone number to: VWG Contest, c/o Timothy Paul, 3-20 Main St. W., Smiths Falls, K7A 1M5.
October 15
“Taking Charge of Your Health” is held on Wednesday afternoons at the Centretown Community Health Centre, 340 MacLaren St. On Oct. 15 art therapist Claire Cohen will lead a drawing workshop 1-2:30 p.m. A dance class “Moving Creatively” will be held Oct. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. There is no charge for workshops and free child care is provided if participants call in advance. Call 563-4771.
October 16-18
The Heritage Canada Foundation is holding “Lightening the Burden: Taxation, Regulation and Heritage Property” at the Conference Centre. For more information on the conference call 237-1066.
October 18
There will be a one-day AIDS Workshop at the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, 145 Somerset West (at Elgin) beginning at 9 a.m. The workshop will focus on changing demographics as well as spiritual and pastoral/social care issues. For information call 232-4500.
October 18/19
Railfare 20, a model railroad show, will be held at Algonquin College, Woodroffe Campus, Woodroffe and Baseline. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for teens/seniors and $1 for children aged five to 12. Parking is free for the show, open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday.
October 19
The RMOC Headquarters on Lisgar Street hosts WorldWalk, a day of fun and activities beginning at 10 a.m. Events include a scenic eight-kilometre walk/roller blade route, international displays, entertainment and ethnic foods. Proceeds benefit youth programs in Ottawa Carleton and worldwide. For more information or to register for the walk, call the WorldWalk Hotline at 232-3569, ext. 247.
October 19
Christ Church Cathedral on Sparks Street near Bronson presents the Three Cathedrals Festival at 4:30 p.m. The concert combines choirs from Montreal, Kingston and Ottawa in a massed-choir performance. Each choir will also perform separately and there will be a number of congregational hymns. There will be a freewill offering.
Billings Estate Museum is hosting an antique care and repair seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $15 and participants should register early. The museum is located at 2100 Cabot Street, off Pleasant Park Road near Riverside Drive. Call 247-4830.
October 20
The Centretown Community Health Centre, 340 MacLaren St., hosts “Medications and Glucometers” 7-9 p.m. in the board room. The workshop is part of a series of similar seminars relating to diabetes. Call Olly or Sharon at 563-4771.
October 22
The Parkinson’s Society of Ottawa-Carleton is holding a Family Education Program 7-9 p.m. at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, in the main boardroom. The meeting is designed to answer questions concerning Parkinsons. People with Parkinsons and their friends and family are encouraged to attend. Call 722-9238.